Diversity is Strength: Riders, Lions send a message

Diversity is Strength: Riders, Lions send a message

REGINA — A not so subtle message has been sent by CFL players and coaches. As players made their way onto the field to warm-up for Sunday’s Week 8 finale members of both the Saskatchewan Roughriders and BC Lions donned t-shirts that not only celebrate the 150th celebration of Canada but shine a spotlight on inclusiveness and unity following the events that took place in Virgina this past weekend.

The t-shirts (seen below) read ‘Diversity is Strength’ on the front and feature names of some of the players who have brought it to life: Bernie Curtis, Normie Kwong, Jack Jacobs and Pierre Vercheval, etc.

The shirts were originally produced for a fall launch as part of the CFL and CFL Alumni Association’s ongoing celebration of Canada 150. After witnessing what transpired in Virginia, the league, along with both the Riders and Lions as well as the CFLAA decided to expedite their release and wear them; not that this league and this country are perfect, but that we stand against hate and bigotry and we stand for diversity and inclusion.